_Hi, my name is Kathy Ratcliffe and I am thrilled to be joining the staff
at Emmanuel Methodist Preschool. I grew up in the Laurel area, and
have lived in North Laurel since 1991. I received a B.A. in Early
Childhood Education from Frostburg University in 1984. I taught
kindergarten at Adelphi Elementary in Prince Georges County, and second
grade at Christ Church Cathedral School in Oxford, England. I love
teaching and working with children. I’ve also been active with Cub
Scouts as well as Murray Hill Middle School’s PTA, drama productions,
and Music Boosters. My hobby is scrap booking, and I love traveling,
especially in other countries (I’ve been to Canada, Britain, France,
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece). My husband and I
have three wonderful sons, Zach, Dylan, and Harrison, all of whom
attended Emmanuel Preschool.